Launched in 2002, the show features highlights from TNA's flagship television program Impact!, exclusive taped matches, and other content.

[citation needed] The show would resume airing exclusive matches (billed as "Xplosion Xclusives") once more on October 7, 2005, in addition to recapping Impact!.

[citation needed] Xplosion was revamped at the June 14, 2010 tapings of its 300th episode, now featuring more original matches with Jeremy Borash and Mike Tenay on commentary.

[4] The show would also feature a segment called "Spin Cycle", where Borash had a Q&A session with various TNA stars in front of a live crowd.

Beginning in December of that year, Rockstar Spud replaced long term color commentator Mike Tenay.

[7] The show officially returned on January 26, 2024; with new episodes premiering on Fridays on TNA+, and uploaded the following Tuesday to TNA's YouTube channel.